My surgery was on the 24th and I am still having quite a bit of gas build up. I feel fine in the morning, but as soon as I drink my Protein shake or but broth in my mouth, I start with the gas build up.

By evening time I feel horrible again. I chew Gas X but really concerned how long this will last. I go back to work on Monday, and this might be quite embarrassing. I start my thicker Soups tomorrow and yogurt shakes, will this help having little bit more solid food.

Also, I used to love my coffee in the morning and now I can't even stomach but a couple of sips. I have no desire to drink it. Will this feeling will go away?

You know i never realized how many commercials on TV revolve around food. As I am sitting watching and hungry a food commercial comes on and It's food and I think boy will I be glad when I can have food again and it seems so far away before that time.

First of all, try not to think about food too much. Put your mind set on less food and more weight loss. The more you think about food the more you will want it. Train your brain for weight loss.

Walking is the best thing for the gas. Also helps to use the Gas-X strips or gel capsules.

I don't know about your coffee as I can't stand the stuff but I do know that I can't stand cheese anymore. I use to love it too! My friend that was banded at Easter says for me to wait until the "cravings" start. She explained that all summer, she craved cherries and is now on to jalapeno peppers...both are something she had never eaten in her life. Don't know if this is true for everyone.

Good luck on your journey.